The Shimano Vanford is an awesome reel. I got the 2500 for drop shot fishing on a 7ft. medium light rod.It retrieves quickly, cast well and has a really smooth drag allowing for the finer hooks needed for this style of fishing. In using it the few times I've have, this reel has enough guts for some saltwater applications.
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Ordered the reel last year to set on a crappie rod with four pound line...when first got on the water it was only then that I noticed it did not have an anti-reverse switch! Rather than trust a drag, I always back reel with a large fish, but had to depend on the drag alone. Fortunately, performed flawlessly on crappie up to almost 16". I LOVE everything about the reel but wish they had left an anti-reverse switch in place. Light, smooth, overall similar to but lighter than my Stradics. If you are not counting on an anti-reverse switch, you will LOVE this reel!
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Very light and very smooth reel!! Excellent for a drift reel for Steelhead!! The 2500 has plenty of drag for big fish !!
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Quality is excellent, as to be expected with Shimano fishing products. Very much looking forward to using this on the openwater. Pairs very nicely with my Expride, super lightweight. Seller was very easy to deal with, great communication, and shipped very quickly. Thank you!
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Definitely a great reel very smooth and lite will be buying a few more.
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